Storage system configured for use with an energy management system

Abstract

A storage system configured for use with an energy management system is provided and includes an enclosure configured to house a battery, a thermal device disposed within the enclosure and configured to detect when a predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure, a nozzle connected to a cartridge comprising fire retardant material and to the thermal device, wherein the nozzle is disposed on the enclosure to direct the fire retardant material into the enclosure when the thermal device detects the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure.

1 . A storage system configured for use with an energy management system, comprising:
 an enclosure configured to house a battery;   a thermal device disposed within the enclosure and configured to detect when a predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure; and   a nozzle connected to a cartridge comprising fire retardant material and to the thermal device, wherein the nozzle is disposed on the enclosure to direct the fire retardant material into the enclosure when the thermal device detects the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure.   
     
     
         2 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the thermal device is at least one of a thermocouple, a thermostat, a thermistor, or a bimetallic strip. 
     
     
         3 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant material is at least one of silicone foam or polyurethane expanding foam. 
     
     
         4 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant material is made from class B foam. 
     
     
         5 . The storage system of  claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor that is configured to detect when the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure. 
     
     
         6 . The storage system of  claim 5 , wherein the temperature sensor is operably coupled to at least one of the cartridge, the thermal device, or the nozzle for confirming that the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure, and wherein discharge of the fire retardant material is controlled by the temperature sensor. 
     
     
         7 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is made from metal. 
     
     
         8 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the cartridge is removably coupled to the enclosure for at least one of refilling or replacing. 
     
     
         9 . The storage system of  claim 1 , further comprising a protective jacket that surrounds the enclosure and comprises a recording device configured to record data within the enclosure prior to, during, and after the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure. 
     
     
         10 . An energy management system, comprising:
 a power source; and   a storage system connected to the power source comprising:
 an enclosure configured to house a battery; 
 a thermal device disposed within the enclosure and configured to detect when a predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure; and 
 a nozzle connected to a cartridge comprising fire retardant material and to the thermal device, wherein the nozzle is disposed on the enclosure to direct the fire retardant material into the enclosure when the thermal device detects the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure. 
   
     
     
         11 . The energy management system of  claim 10 , wherein the thermal device is at least one of a thermocouple, a thermostat, a thermistor, or a bimetallic strip. 
     
     
         12 . The energy management system of  claim 10 , wherein the fire retardant material is at least one of silicone foam or polyurethane expanding foam. 
     
     
         13 . The energy management system of  claim 10 , wherein the fire retardant material is made from class B foam. 
     
     
         14 . The energy management system of  claim 10 , further comprising a temperature sensor that is configured to detect when the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure. 
     
     
         15 . The energy management system of  claim 14 , wherein the temperature sensor is operably coupled to at least one of the cartridge, the thermal device, or the nozzle for confirming that the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure, and wherein discharge of the fire retardant material is controlled by the temperature sensor. 
     
     
         16 . The energy management system of  claim 10 , wherein the cartridge is removably coupled to the enclosure for at least one of refilling or replacing. 
     
     
         17 . The energy management system of  claim 10 , further comprising a protective jacket that surrounds the enclosure and comprises a recording device configured to record data within the enclosure prior to, during, and after the predetermined temperature is reached within the enclosure.